Lenezan

The Federal Republic of Lenezan : Yunusira Erešet dó Lenehbaňa.
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Capital		Ihana
Largest city		Afąván
Official languages		Siyan
Recognised national languages		Vosan, Sebanese
Ethnic groups		Lenezi (72%) Sebnese (19%) Vos (6%) Other(Mainly from Vaniua and East Soltenna) (3%)
Government		Federal parliamentary monarchy
-	Monarch	[TBD]
-	Prime Minister	[TBD]
Legislature		Parliament
-	Upper house	Yunusira Dugestá(Federal Council)
-	Lower house	Yunusira Mačam(Federal Diet)
Establishment
-	The Rise Of X	340 CE
-	Ahiri Dynasty	435 CE
-	Qasam's Kingdom	545 CE
-	Êjirileneh(Êjiri Dynasty)	592 CE
-	Confederation of Lenehsan	1127
-	Kingdom of Lenezan(Dubesebe Dynasty)	1298 CE
-	Acts of King Azoz IV	1914 CE
-	Formation of the Republic	1953 CE
Population
-	2020 census	46,710,394
Gini		33.8 medium
HDI		0.895 very high
Currency		Lenezi Êjiricurka (LEC)
Time zone		SCT (SCT+2)
Drives on the		"right"
Calling code		+741
Internet TLD		.ln

Lenezan (Siyan: Lenehbaňa [lɛnɛbäňʌ]), officially the Federal Republic of Lenezan (Siyan: Yunusira Erešet dó Lenehbaňa), is a country located at the crossroads of Vaniua and Soltenna. Its territory is primarily within Vaniua, although the western parts of the country are geographically disputed with Soltenna. The nation consists of the Conąva Plains in much of the south, and the Banovesh Mountainous regions in the north. Lenezan is bordered to the west by Solama which is disputed with their other neighbor Asota, it also borders Vosan to the south, Khezan to the east, and the Gulf of Sharkunen. Ihana is the capital of Lenezan, while Afąván is the largest city in the region as well as the cultural, social, and commercial center of the nation. Other major cities in Lenezan include Alirbača, Birisolama, Mažatarisav, Doremarah, and Áluavagan. Lenezan has a population of a little over 46 million people, and a GDP of $(TBD) trillion, it has one of the largest economies in Vaniua.

Due to its central geographic location in Southern Miraria and the Gulf of Sharkunen, Lenezan has historically been home to myriad peoples and cultures. In addition to various ancient groups dispersed throughout what is now modern-day Lenezan, the most predominant being the Proto-Vaniuan Lenezi who would soon give the country its name. Jiuzemic, Daskannic, and X tribes populated the region in 100 CE and established the first few settlements in Lenezan. Around 200 CE, the first few Lenezi city-states were forming along the coast and rivers in the southeast. After centuries of relative peace and prosperity in the region, the stratocratic city-state of X under the leadership of Zivå the Cunning in 340 CE formed the first-ever pan-Lenezi state in its history through brutal conquest. However, due to the region’s attractive Mediterranean climate, it was prone to much war and dynastic cycles for the next couple of centuries.

This chaotic system eventually fell apart in the 500s after Qasam’s Kingdom invaded the Ahiri Dynasty and spanned from Lenezan to Siyezan, ruling over the vast region for the next 9 decades. This was when Zarasaism arrived and flourished in the region during this time. But around 592 CE, Qasam’s Kingdom was split between his four grandsons after his death. One of these grandsons, Êjiri, inherited the area composing Lenezan. He capitalized on the vast profitable trade flowing through the region, which was due to the kingdom being at the crossroads of Soltenna and Vaniua, and formed a prosperous kingdom named Êjirileneh which existed from 592 to 723. Its great wealth has made it a target as many other states surrounding it would engage in frequent war with Êjirileneh in the early 700s. This led to its demise as it collapsed into mercantile states, stratocratic city-states, feudal kingdoms, maritime republics, and more. A period known as the Lilac Wars spanned over 2 centuries, as they were a series of unification and geopolitical conflicts that plagued the region. It will not be until the 10th century that another state would conquer all of Lenezan. Lady Amsta of Dubesebe, a descendant of Êjiri, utilized her diplomatic skills and political knowledge created a series of alliances, coalitions, and vassals to steadily gain more influence in Lenezan. Finally, after the 6th Lilac War, Amsta of Dubesebe finally united Lenezan under the Confederation of Lenehsan with the capital based in the city of Duzunaduro. For the next two centuries, grandiose infrastructural projects came into full fruition as this era gave Lenezan its unique architectural landscape which clearly incorporated both Vaniuan and Soltennan architecture creating the unique architecture of Lenezan.

In 1278, the Confederation faced a civil war which was a result of the Dubesebe Royal Family trying to slowly centralize power in the region. Eventually, after over 20 years, the Dubesebe Royalists sprung out of the conflict victorious, and the Confederation turned into the Kingdom of Lenezan. For much of the 14th and 15th centuries, the ruling family-focused much of its resources on forming a robust navy in order to counter growing Vos imperialism. In turn, many exploration missions were funded in order to establish small profitable trade colonies and outposts across Sahar helping to usher in the Age of Exploration, while also experiencing a renaissance involving the sciences, humanism, exploration, and the arts well into the 17th century. Lenezi culture burgeoned, as it produced famous scholars, artists, and polymaths. Lenezi commercial and political power waxed and waned throughout the 18th century, as it had to compete with greater powers to its east and west over control of the region. This century also saw the formation of a parliamentary system of government, as well as the weakening of the monarchy.

In the early 19th century, Lenezan experienced the Industrial Revolution which greatly shaped the face of the nation and ushered in a new era for the better. However, due to poor factory conditions as well as the lack of workers’ rights in the nation a series of strikes and protests in the mid-1800s forced the Dubesebe royal family to not only provide a series of bills enacting their demands but also continue to make concessions in terms of power. The nation continued to move forward in a socially progressive path that would be fueled by nationalism and anti-monarchism. This ideological predicament would soon toss the country into the Lenezi Civil War(1895-1901) which ended in a pyrrhic victory for the Royalist/Republicanist Faction against the Balkist-Kúúlist Coalition.

The early 20th century was a period for reconstruction, economic crisis, social turmoil, and a continuous spike in Lenezi nationalism, as the monarch at the time, King Azoz IV continued to pass reforms that would give more power to the Prime Minister and Parliament and officially rid the monarchy of any real political power over Lenezan. Soon after these sweeping reforms in the 1910s and early 20s, Sannism grew in popularity in Lenezan, which would eventually lead to the Sannist Patriots of Lenezan winning a Parliamentary majority in 1924 and the political strongman Boneava Burjecina rising to the position of Prime Minister. After a series of backdoor deals with the newly crowned prince, Vayeşet II, he managed to strongarm a deal out of him to ensure that the royal family will support the new Sannist regime and the dissolution of Parliament. A series of poor economic decisions and disastrous financial ventures caused the nation to be embroiled in economic destruction and the Second Lenezi Civil War(1951-1953). This would be between the Lenezi Sannists and the Lenezi Republicans leading to a Republican victory. Following the civil war, Lenezan established a federal republic in 1953, enjoyed a prolonged economic boom, and became a relatively developed nation.

Today, Lenezan is considered to be one of Sahar’s most culturally and economically advanced countries, as it has the world’s (TBD) largest economy due to its Golden Trinity which spanned from the 60s to early 2000s. It ranks highly in life expectancy, quality of life, healthcare, and education. Lenezan plays a prominent role in regional and global economic, military, cultural, and diplomatic affairs; with it being a strong regional power. It is however unarguable to state that Lenezan is one of if not the strongest country when it comes to soft power. Since the 21st century, Lenezan has been renowned for its influential pop culture, particularly in music (Le-Pop), TV dramas, food, and cinema, a phenomenon referred to as the Lenezi Wave. Over the last 50 years, it has worked to become a leader in industry and trade, for years, leading the world in exports. Lenezi culture has spread across the world through its food, music, films/animation, beauty products, customs, and traditions. Through this, they have built a strong network of friendships throughout the world, and have acquired a relatively upstanding international reputation. As a result. they are one of the most respected nations in Miraria and one of the most liked nations in the world.

Politics

Government

Lenezan is a federal state and constitutional monarchy in which the power of the monarch is limited to a ceremonial role. Executive power is instead wielded by the Prime Minister of Lenezan and his Cabinet, whose sovereignty is vested in the Lenezi people. King X is the current monarch, having succeeded his mother Ihan IV upon his accession to the Duzunaduro Throne in 2009.

Without focusing on the monarchical aspect of the nation, Lenezan is a federal, parliamentary, representative democratic republic. Federal legislative power is vested in the parliament consisting of the Yunusira Mačam(Federal Diet) and Yunusira Dugestá(Federal Council), which together form the legislative body. The Yunusira Mačam is elected through direct elections using the mixed-member proportional representation system. The members of the Yunusira Dugestá represent and are appointed by the governments of the sixteen federated states. The Lenezi political system operates under a framework laid out in the 1954 constitution known as the Basic Law. Amendments generally require a two-thirds majority of both the Yunusira Mačam and the Yunusira Dugestá; the fundamental principles of the constitution, as expressed in the articles guaranteeing human dignity, the separation of powers, the federal structure, and the rule of law, are valid in perpetuity.

Following the monarch, the second-highest official in Lenezi order of precedence is the Jecinyunumačam(president of the Federal Diet), who is elected by the Yunisira Mačam and responsible for overseeing the daily sessions of the body. The third-highest official and the head of government is the Prime Minister, who is appointed by the president of the Yunusira Mačam after being elected by the party or coalition with the most seats in the Yunucira Mačam. The Prime Minister, currently X Y, is the head of government and exercises executive power through their Cabinet.

Since 1955, the party system has been dominated by the Zarasaist Democratic Consortium and the Social Democratic Party of Lenezan. So far every prime minister has been a member of one of these parties. However, the smaller liberal Free Egalitarian Party and the Green League have also been junior partners in coalition governments. Since 2007, the left-wing populist party The Grand Left has been a staple in the Lenezi Federal Diet, though it has never been part of the federal government. In the 2017 Lenezi federal election, the right-wing populist party 'Third Way for Lenezan' gained enough votes to attain representation in the parliament for the first time. Lenezan is currently leading Vaniua in statistics measuring equality in the political system and equality in the education system. The official voting system for Lenezan is First Past the Post or FPTP for short.